How far is Henry, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Henry, OH to Dayton, OH is about 210 miles (337.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.99 mi
03h 18m
Flight
178.44 mi
287.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.44 mi
Kilometers
287.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.99 mi
Kilometers
337.94 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Henry
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henry
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henry
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Henry
104.5 mi
01h 39m
To Dayton
105.4 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Henry and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henry and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    144 m · 14 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Henry Street

    1 km · 2 min · Henry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McCracken Road

    778 ft · 27 sec · McCracken Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 119th Street

    1942 ft · 1 min · East 119th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Granger Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Granger Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Transportation Boulevard

    1404 ft · 42 sec · Transportation Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 480 West: Toledo

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland

    143 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Akron

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Akron

    2130 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Willow Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henry and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
121 mi · 58%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 26%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 5%
Willow Freeway
11.3 mi · 5%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
I 77 South
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
178.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 39m from Henry
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Henry and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henry to Dayton?

The road trip is about 210 miles (337.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Henry and 105.4 miles from Dayton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Henry and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marengo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marengo.

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henry and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 178.44 mi (287.17 km).

Henry

#1 Henry

County in Ohio, United States

Population4,349
Coordinates41.4308900, -81.5990100
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-81.59901, 41.430891)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.05 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.82 gal · 56.1 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.43 $62.87
Premium $4.79 $35.49 $70.99
Diesel $4.30 $31.89 $63.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Henry and Dayton. The current time is 06:45:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.